Well, the Indians have done so poorly against the White Sox this season that having them lead for two innings and tie for six innings actually seems like an accomplishment. It was also nice to see David Huff have a good outing, going six innings, giving up three earned runs, and striking out five, and walking only two.* So what happened?

*A nice sidenote: The Indians pitching staff has given up 386 walks so far this season, which is the third fewest in the majors. The pitching staff also has 900 strikeouts which, sadly, is also third fewest in the majors. I guess it’s really true–you win some, you lose some.

My hope for the remainder of the season is that Kipnis, Chisenhall, Carrera, Phelps, and Hagadone get more playing time and more major league experience to prepare them for next season. And belated props to Shelley Duncan for two two-homer games in one week. I’m glad they’ve kept him around.

What about you, fellow Indians fans? Short of a late-season miracle surge, anything you’d like to see in the last 20 games?

http://gregorykorte.com Gregory

Nothing’s changed. I still love the Tribe — only slightly less than I used to.

Jay

I would like to see Grady Sizemore show management that they should keep him around for next season.

SeattleStu

im hoping sizemore & hafner kill it so we can get something for them and dump their egregious salaries.

Tom Kallis

Sure hope they don’t resign Hafner, his best days are behind him. Hope Thome plays another year. Gotta give the young kids playin time, thats how they will progress.

Jay

@SeattleStu. What do you mean by “get something for them?” Are you talking about prospects or big name free agents?